The Stamas 270 Tarpon 2010 is a modified-V design and the Stamas 317 Aegean Outboard 2012 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Stamas 270 Tarpon 2010 at 28,8 ft versus Stamas 317 Aegean Outboard 2012 at 31,6 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stamas 317 Aegean Outboard 2012 tips the scales at 6 950 lbs - 560 lbs less than the Stamas 270 Tarpon 2010 at 6 390 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The Stamas 317 Aegean Outboard 2012 tops out at 500 hp. Engine specs for the Stamas 270 Tarpon 2010 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Stamas 317 Aegean Outboard 2012 carries 250 gallons versus 106 gallons in the Stamas 270 Tarpon 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Stamas 317 Aegean Outboard 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Stamas 270 Tarpon 2010 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stamas 317 Aegean Outboard 2012 could be the deciding factor.